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Vietnam, Part 2. Hanoi & The Oriental Jade

Both Jeff and I only experienced moments of brief twilight sleep during out flight from Qatar to Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam. I opened my eyes and pulled the shade up from the window to see the first streaks of dawn color the sky. Silently watching the light slowly increase. Below the plane, as far as the eye could see spread a sea of white clouds, so thick and fluffy, you felt for sure…

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VIETNAM - A Land Growing for the Future

Part 1. QATAR AIRLINES & THE LADY FROM IRAQ Tuesday night, on December 3, 2024, Jeff and I boarded an 11:00 flight on Qatar airlines, for a flight that would take 14.5 hours, from Dallas – Fort Worth (DFW) airport to the country, Qatar. From Qatar, we would board another plan for another 7-hour flight to our first destination Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam. The purpose for this trip to…

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THE WEDDING OF ALEXANDRA - An Encircling of Love

Sometimes in the disappointment of an unexpected tragedy, a miracle is birthed. Such was the case with Alexandra’s wedding, which took place several years ago. The wedding was set within the lush Botanical Gardens, in Dallas, Texas. Buses pulled in front of the atrium dropping off my husband and I along with many other guests, two hundred in total. All of them relatives and friends who had…

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A HUMBLE SETTING for the BIRTH of LOVE

It’s Christmas eve, and my family is fed. The kitchen is clean.  Our dishwasher hums as I wipe off the table for the last time. Grabbing my coat, I headed toward the barn. A blustery wind seems to pick me up off my feet, pushing me forward.  The sky is very dark. The air carries the crisp cold of winter. I walk into the barn and switch on the overhead light. My horses perk up not expecting my…

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DUNGEON

  Within the bowels of the dungeon, stood a man shackled in chains. His eyes stared, unfocused. For hopelessness dulls the senses of men. Time had transported the man chained against the stone wall, into a stagnant existence. No longer could he determine day from night, nor did he care. But as the sound of a commotion outside drew near, increasing into cries from an angry mob, the ear of the…

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THE MASTER'S PATH

Close the door to what haunts you, your fears from the past.A new door has opened, Eternity’s path.This path was created, before there was time.Carved in it are footprints, with your feet in mind.Each step, please listen and follow My lead.This path was created for your life, your needs.The words of a Poet will draw you along,To the place where the Master of music and song,Inspires your heart;…

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A TRADITIONAL CARLOS

We have a tradition in our family that when someone we love leaves our home after visiting, we bestow upon them what we call, a Traditional Carlos. A Carlos is nothing more than a wave that is maintained until the car of our guest(s) has driven out of our sight. This tradition was established back in the 1970’s by Jeff’s brother, David. The “Carlos” became part of our family in New York City…

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The Magic of Holiday Family Gatherings

Autumn’s leaves have been raked away, leaving only a memory of their musty smell.  Each day the coming of winter is more apparent in the sky.  The crispness in the air has turned bitter cold, heavy with the promise of snow. Long pasted are the sweltering months of summer and their elongated days. Like a jewel, the holidays descend upon our cities and towns, like a gentle hand of blessing ushering…

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MORNING RAIN

Thunder and lightning boomed across the sky, illuminating my room, disturbing my sleep. Another loud crack bellowed and the sky released a deluge of rain. I snuggled deeper into my pillow, wondering if we were getting a classic, Texas, thunderstorm. My house was quiet; husband, still sleeping, seemingly untouched by the noise. I wondered if my children were awake too and like me, snuggling into…

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Breath so Near

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A Heavenly Revolution

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THE PEOPLE THAT YOU LOVE

Light surrounded her. A second later, her room, her family and the bed she was lying in completely disappeared. Light was all there was, sheer white, more brilliant than the sun. She marveled at her ability to look directly at it without its intensity hurting her eyes. Weightlessness replaced gravity, suspending her in the air. There was peace! Every burden, all her pain, simply dissolved. At…

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THE MASTER'S PATH

THE MASTER’S PATH Close the door to what haunts you, your fears from the past.A new door has opened, Eternity’s path.This path was created, before there was time.Carved in it are footprints, with your feet in mind.Each step, please listen and follow My lead.This path was created for your life, your needs.The words of a Poet will draw you along,To the place where the Master of music and…

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THANKSGIVING CHEER

  Autumn’s leaves have been raked away, leaving only a memory of their musty smell. The sky has become darker, days are shorter. The crispness in the air has turned cold, heavy with the promise of snow. Summer months seem far behind, as I think of the winter ahead. Suddenly, like a jewel, the holidays descend upon our cities and towns, like a gentle hand of blessing ushering in joy and good…

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THE PEOPLE THAT YOU LOVE

Light surrounded her. A second later, her room, her family and the bed she was lying in completely disappeared. Light was all there was, sheer white, more brilliant than the sun. She marveled at her ability to look directly at it without its intensity hurting her eyes. Weightlessness replaced gravity, suspending her in the air. There was peace! Every burden, all her pain, simply dissolved. At…

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A HEAVENLY REVELATION

 It was the first cool day of fall, bringing an end to summer’s blazing heat. I was riding my beautiful gray, Quarter Horse, TJ. Refreshed by the crispness in the air, TJ was very frisky and when I asked him, he eagerly slipped into a canter. As we circled the pasture, the exercise inspired TJ, and he begged to run faster. I let him. Soon, we were galloping through the grassy hill, cheered on the…

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PARENTING A CHILD WITH SPECIAL NEEDS - My Daughter, My Juliann - 2018

    For three years I drove passed this tree without giving it a second thought. It didn’t strike me as different in relation to the grove of other trees growing around it. Within the society of trees, it is a fruitful contributor.  It produces oxygen and provides sturdy branches for wildlife. It’s also pretty to look at. In fact, based upon the condition of some of the other trees growing around…